George criticises 'unacceptable' Auvaa over nightclub incident
Totoa Auvaa is a Samoan back row
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Big-name assistant throws his hat in the ring for the Carlton job, not Essendon’s
Hawthorn assistant coach Daniel Giansiracusa will not pursue the Essendon coaching position, but is expected to be a candidate for the Carlton role that is occupied until season’s end by unbeaten interim coach Josh Fraser.
· Jake Niall
Cathay Pacific says sorry to actor Wu Chun over 3-day luggage delay ordeal
Online posts by the Mandopop star, who was earlier featured in the airline’s promotional campaign, trigger backlash against carrier
· Lam Ka-sing
Cathay Pacific says sorry to actor Wu Chun over 3-day luggage delay ordeal
Online posts by the Mandopop star, who was earlier featured in the airline’s promotional campaign, trigger backlash against carrier
· Lam Ka-sing
Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clash
Ruling partners Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional will both contest all 56 seats, alongside 60 other candidates in a crowded 14-day race
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s Johor election campaign begins as federal allies clash
Ruling partners Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional will both contest all 56 seats, alongside 60 other candidates in a crowded 14-day race
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Lightning causes fires and serious house damage
A home in Eastbourne was severely damaged when it was struck by lightning
· Bbcnews
Comelec holds Cotabato mock election to prepare for Sept parliamentary polls
COTABATO CITY — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Saturday personally led the voting simulation exercise in Cotabato City.
· Edwin O. Fernandez
EU to refuse protection for military-age Ukrainians
The European Commission has proposed excluding military-age Ukrainian men from temporary refugee protections granted by the EU, while maintaining the scheme for others who fled the conflict with Russia for another year.
· RT
Trump administration asks high court to OK its unprecedented immigration detention policy
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to bless its massive expansion of ICE detention — a policy that federal district courts have overwhelmingly rejected.
· Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein
What the 14-point Lebanon-Israel framework agreement actually says
Israel and Lebanon signed a 14-point framework agreement at the US State Department on Friday. More than 4,000 people have been killed and more than a million displaced since Israel launched its devastating military campaign in October 2023. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah sharply criticised the agreement, sayin…
· Middleeasteye
Iran denied guaranteed spot in last 32 as VAR disallow injury-time winner
Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal is ruled out by VAR in injury-time denying Iran automatic qualification into the round of 32, meaning they will have to wait on other results to see if they go through as one of the best third-placed sides.
Andy Burnham seeks to set himself apart from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham with colleagues from the Parliamentary Labour Party in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament in central London, as he returns to the House of Commons to take up his seat after winning the Makerfield by-election, Monday June 22, 2026. (Yui Mok/PA via AP)
· Brian Melley
Judge says man with same name as Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot
Dan Sullivan, who has filed to run for U.S. Senate in Alaska, poses for a photo Friday, June 26, 2026, in Petersburg, Alaska. (AP Photo/Katie Holmlund)
· Becky Bohrer
Julia Letlow and John Fleming in Louisiana GOP runoff for US Senate
U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., speaks to media during an election night watch party, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
· Thomas Beaumont
UK could take 300 years to clear court backlog
Record numbers of victims are waiting more than a year for their cases to be heard in the UK, and clearing the backlog “could take nearly 300 years,” Courts minister Sarah Sackman has said.
· RT
Tennessee GOP leaders denounce ‘No wars for Jews’ mailers bearing Young Republicans name
A rural Tennessee region was rocked this week after thousands of homes received mailers encouraging them to join the local Young Republicans chapter with a campaign platform including “No wars for Jews.”
· ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
Cape Verde have reached the World Cup knockout stages on their debut appearance in the tournament
· Bbcsport
Bangsamoro polls to introduce first-ever ballots with candidate photos, party logos — Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — The upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election will introduce a first in Philippine elections as ballots will carry the photos of candidates and logos of political parties to help voters identify their choices, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia said Saturday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Over the last two months the UK has experienced two heatwaves, which have shattered significant, long-standing temperature records.
· Simon King, Sarah Keith-Lucas
Immigrant behind deadly German Christmas market attack gets life sentence
A German court has sentenced Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, a Saudi immigrant, to life in prison for driving a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg in December 2024, killing six people, including a nine-year-old boy, and injuring more than 200.
· RT
Billionaire Leon Black walks out of Epstein investigation hearing
Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a closed-door hearing with the congressional committee investigating late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to answer questions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), say lawmakers.
· Bbcnews
Cape Verde set up World Cup showdown with Argentina as Saudi Arabia's campaign ends | The National
Tournament debutants Cape Verde continued their incredible World Cup campaign as they secured their spot in the Round of 32 as Group H runners-up following a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia in Houston.
· The National
Muslera mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out 'in disgrace'
Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the World Cup in the group stage.
Cape Verde's incredible World Cup journey continues after Saudi draw
Cape Verde deliver a valiant performance to earn their third draw of the group stage, a result that means they qualify for the last 32 on their World Cup debut while Saudi Arabia crash out.
England qualify for World Cup knockout stage
England won their World Cup opener against Croatia but drew with Ghana
· Bbcsport
Poll shows most Israelis favor hardline security policies on Lebanon, Iran, Palestinians
Most Israelis support a firm security approach toward regional threats, express deep skepticism toward ceasefire agreements with terrorist groups, and oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state, according to a new public opinion survey conducted by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security.
· ANNA BARSKY
‘Bloodsport’: Pete Buttigieg says he was separated from children after false police report
Washington: Former US transportation secretary and possible US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.
· Joey Cappelletti
Govt launches campaign to boost tourism via more travel deals
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched the "Discover More to Love" campaign, offering more than 3,000 travel deals from hotels, airlines, tour operators, and online travel platforms to encourage Filipinos to explore local destinations while supporting community-based tourism and businesses.
· Moises Cruz
Plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper (VIDEO)
A light aircraft has crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper, according to media reports.
· RT
To defend against hybrid attacks, governments should team up with the private sector
Elisabeth Braw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, author of the award-winning “Goodbye Globalization” and a regular columnist for POLITICO. Her new book, “The Undersea War,” is out later this year.
· Elisabeth Braw
Trump returns to scene of DC shooting, sets out his aggressive election plan
Washington, DC: If Donald Trump was at all apprehensive about returning to the Washington Hilton hotel, where he was allegedly the target of an assassination attempt two months ago, he didn’t show it.
· Michael Koziol
Biopic starring Will Smith as Venus and Serena Williams' father
Richard Williams is determined to write daughters Venus and Serena into sporting history.
Harry and Meghan accept offer to stay at royal estate during UK visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accepted an offer to stay in a royal residence with their two children when they visit the UK next month.
· Bbcnews
A smartphone ban in English schools is coming into force. What's changing?
A ban on smartphones in schools in England comes into force on Monday, 29 June, making individual schools and trusts legally responsible for being phone-free throughout the day.
· Bbcnews
See it, say it, not sorted. I was let down when I reported my train sexual assault
At about 11pm on a Saturday night a couple of weeks ago, Esme Rice was on the Elizabeth Line that runs across London. She was travelling home after dinner with friends in Farringdon when two men boarded the busy carriage she was in.
· Bbcnews
Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwave
Cooler air is set to move across the whole of the UK this weekend to end a spell of record-breaking heat.
· Elizabeth Rizzini
US and Iran trade strikes, Hezbollah warns of ‘civil war’ over Israel-Lebanon deal: Live updates
The US and Iran exchanged strikes for the first time since signing an interim peace framework on June 17.
· RT
How messages between two dads helped expose the largest NHS maternity scandal
Left to right: Gary and Sarah Andrews contacted Sarah and Jack Hawkins after reading about their campaign
· Bbcnews
Tuchel defends full-back selection after James injury
Thomas Tuchel coached Reece James at Chelsea
· Bbcsport
Home Office to introduce new asylum routes to UK
The Home Office is to introduce new "capped safe and legal" routes for asylum seekers to arrive in the UK later this year.
· Bbcnews
'Burnham election call' and 'Too hot for tennis'
Front-runner to become the next PM, Andy Burnham, and the record-breaking heatwave across the UK and Europe are prominent across Saturday's papers. Burnham is being urged by former Cabinet Secretary Lord Case to "be honest" with the public and call an early election, the Daily Telegraph reports. In an interview with…
· Bbcnews
Protests erupt in Beirut over deal with Israel (VIDEOS)
Protests have broken out in Beirut after the Lebanese government signed a peace agreement with Israel and the US that was rejected by Hezbollah.
· RT
Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group
· Bbcsport
Two years ago, she was delivering parcels - now KWN is an R&B star
KWN, pronounced K-One, was born and raised in Walthamstow, East London
· Bbcnews
Going to a festival as a neurodivergent person can be tough - but there are ways to recharge
Beth Maybury feels some festival staff have not taken the hidden nature of her disability seriously
· Bbcnews
Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Rockstar revealed that the price of GTA 6 will be £70 for a standard edition and £90 for its more premium edition
· Bbcnews
Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating
The show opens at the funeral of Jonasi Gomora, with two of his wives as chief mourners
· Bbcnews
The first non-stop London to Sydney flight is coming - with challenges
The non-stop London to Sydney flight would enter new frontiers in aviation
· Bbcnews